ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is anxious about being admitted to a health care facility for the first time. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dismissing worry invalidates feelings. Generalizing fear doesn’t address concerns. Asking why may seem confrontational. Discussing expectations reduces anxiety by providing control and clarity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic syndrome (high BP, sugar, lipids) directly increases cardiovascular risk. Sports improve heart health. Alcohol history isn’t a direct risk. Hypotension isn’t typically a risk factor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting the Weber's test on a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weber’s test uses a tuning fork on the forehead to assess hearing symmetry. High-pitched sounds, mastoid placement, or whispering are for other tests.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following crutch gaits should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Two- and four-point gaits require partial weight-bearing on both legs. Swing-through is for non-weight-bearing. Three-point gait suits one-leg weight-bearing, advancing the non-weight-bearing leg with crutches.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent coughing while eating indicates aspiration risk, a priority due to potential for pneumonia. Elevated blood pressure, low meal consumption, and leaning are concerns but secondary to airway safety.